Guidelines for writing the assignments

These are the general guidelines for writing the assignments. If you are taking this course as a part of another study programme or within a course from outside the University of Jyväskylä, please remember to check instructions with your teacher.

In the written assignments you are expected to

present what you have learned during this course. Note that, beyond knowledge, learning may be related to attitudes, motivation, emotions or skills

present and analyze your perceptions and experiences of cultures and intercultural communication

weave what you have learned into the analyses of communication and culture, and the relationship between the two

use both the given material and your own perceptions or previous knowledge to argue your thoughts

present concrete examples of the issues by describing your perceptions and experiences (situations, behavior, verbal and nonverbal communication) where applicable

Citations, references, bibliography

Remember to cite quotations if you use them. You need to provide references if you use sources other than the web materials. Remember to include a complete list of references of the works you cite. Remember to use APA style (6th edition).